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Intelligence report warns of competitive geopolitical environment amid US-
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): US intelligence officials warned in a report issued on Thursday (local time) that the geopolitical environment has become more competitive due to China's challenge to the United States and Western-led international system.
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US mulls sending warships to Black Sea as Russia-Ukraine tensions rise
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Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): The United States is considering sending warships into the Black Sea in the next few weeks in a show of support for Ukraine amid Russia's increased military presence on Ukraine's eastern border, a US defense official said on Thursday.
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Biden labels gun violence in US as 'international embarrassment'
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Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): After a recent spate of high-profile mass shootings in the United States, President Joe Biden unveiled a package of moves Thursday that seek to address a scourge of gun violence he deemed a "blemish on the nation."
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US slaps sanctions on Myanmar's state gem company
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Washington DC [US], April 8 (ANI): The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Myanmar's state gem company in a bid to cut the "economic resource" of the country's military rulers.
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US failing to meet obligations under international law to prevent gun viol
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Washington [US], April 8 (ANI): The United States is failing in its obligation under international law to prevent gun violence and to protect its citizens' right to life, says Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard.
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US 'maintains capacity' to resist threat jeopordising Taiwan: Price
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 8 (ANI): The United States maintains the capacity to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan, said State Department Spokesperson Ned Price on Wednesday (local time
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US 'prepared to lift' sanctions imposed on Iran inconsistent with JCPOA
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Washington [US], April 8 (ANI): The United States is prepared to lift sanctions imposed on Iran to resume mutual compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement, State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Wednesday.
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Trump's tariffs on China helped protect US jobs: Commerce Secy Raimondo
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Washington [US], April 8 (ANI): US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday that steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump's administration have helped protect jobs in the United States and she will aggressively use all available tools to counter China's u
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China's belligerence pushing Vietnam closer to Washington
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Hanoi [Vietnam], April 8 (ANI): Beijing's increasing belligerence towards Vietnam and the anti-China sentiment in the country is pushing Vietnam closer towards the United States.
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China on back foot over potential boycott of Beijing Winter Games
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Beijing [China], April 7 (ANI): The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said that boycotting the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing would go against the spirit of the Olympic Charter after the United States hinted at the idea of discussing with its partner a possible boycott of the upcomi
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John Kerry meets PM Modi, says US will facilitate access to green technolo
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New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and noted that the United States would support India's climate plans by facilitating affordable access to green technologies and requisite finance.
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All JCPOA members supported US return to deal at Vienna meeting: German Fo
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Berlin [Germany], April 7 (ANI/Sputnik): All members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have supported the return of the United States to the deal during a meeting in Vienna, German Foreign Ministry spokesperson Christofer Burger said on Wednesday.
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